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Recent Articles

Philo TV Review 2025: A Budget-Friendly Streaming Option for Cord-Cutters
Read our updated Philo review to discover how this affordable streaming service can save you money on your favorite shows.

What You Need To Know About The Proposed 50-Year Mortgage: Trump’s Plan, History, and Key Comparisons
Explore the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage and how it could impact homeownership in today’s economy.

The Inspiring History of Veterans Day: From Armistice Day to Honoring America’s Heroes
Explore the History of Veterans Day and its evolution from Armistice Day to a tribute to America’s service members.

2026 Retirement Contribution Limits: Maximize Your 401(k), IRA, and Roth Savings
Explore the 2026 retirement contribution limits to maximize your tax-advantaged savings while navigating inflation constraints.

7 Biblical Money Principles That Still Work in 2025 (And How to Apply Them Today)
Learn seven biblical money principles to help you save and invest wisely, even in a volatile economic landscape.

A Eulogy And A Remembrance Of My Dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson
My dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson, died a couple of weeks ago on 11/25/24. Here is a eulogy and remembrance of the man I called dad.

Why Do We Celebrate Our Independence On The Fourth Of July?
Most people assume that because we celebrate on the 4th, that it’s the day our founding fathers actually voted and signed to approve a resolution of independence. But it’s not.

Enjoy Your Memorial Day But Let’s Remember Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day weekend, thank you to our veterans, and thank you to those who have already paid the ultimate price. You won’t be forgotten.

25 Bible Verses For A Happy New Year!
Here are 25 bible verses for the new year, to help us frame the coming 52 weeks from a positive, hopeful and God focused perspective.
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Making Money
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: 20 More Income Generating Ideas From Our Readers
Today we look at posts from the past few years that involved creating side income, including posts from our ‘Ways To Make Extra Money’ series.
Making Side Income Can Help Blunt The Impact Of Becoming A One Income Family
My wife and I just had our first child 2 months ago, a healthy little baby boy named Carter. Becoming a parent has been a life changing experience, and one I recommend to anyone, but it isn’t without it’s challenges. While we were preparing to have our son, we realized that we were going to […]
How To Make Money Blogging: Turn A Blog Into A Business
Turning a blog into a legit online business is possible, but it requires the right business-minded approach. Here’s what you need to know.
PrizeRebel Review: Earn Free Gift Cards During Your Free Time
PrizeRebel is a great site to earn extra income.They offer various ways to earn money including watching videos, completing offers and answering surveys.
The Cost Of Raising An Olympian
For those lucky few athletes who win the gold at the Olympics, there are lucrative endorsement deals waiting. But what does it cost to raise an Olympian?
Saving Money
How To Save Money When Buying Appliances
What are some things you can do to save when you’re shopping around to find appliances for your home? Here are some tips and tricks to get the best deal.
How Are You Saving For Your Child’s College Education?
A recent study from Fidelity identifies saving for college as one of the top goals that parents have for 2014. How are you saving for college costs?
Save And Pay Yourself First: A Part Of All I Earned Was Mine To Keep
Sometimes the most powerful precepts in personal finance are the ones that are the simplest. We all would love to think that the reason why we haven’t gotten further ahead in our financial lives is because saving and earning money are such complicated topics that have a myriad of secrets that are beyond our grasp. […]
My “Frugalist” And “Dumbest” Home Improvement Project Ever
The Project My “frugalist” and “dumbest” home improvement project took place last summer. We had just moved into our new house the previous fall, and it was late spring, early summer 2007. We decided that we’d like to spend a little more time outside, enjoying the weather while it lasted (here in Minnesota, you have […]
Begin Preparing Now For Christmas Expenses To Avoid Holiday Debt
Christmas time is one of the most expensive times of the year, but you can start planning now so that you have the cash upfront when the holiday arrives.
Reviews
M1 Finance Review: A Free Self-Directed Brokerage With Flexibility
M1 Finance is an investing platform that combines investing automation with the flexibility of a traditional online brokerage.
Ally Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
A week or so ago I talked about how I had opened a new online high yield savings account with one of the personal finance blogosphere’s favorite banks, CapitalOne360. CapitalOne360 is great because of a variety of factors, but for me the ability to set up sub-accounts, and to budget using their automatic withdrawals to […]
HDHomeRun Extend Review: The Over-The-Air Tuner And DVR For Cord Cutters
The HDHomeRun Extend over-the-air tuner and DVR is a good option if you’re looking to cut the cord. Watch live TV and record all of your favorite shows!
Axos Bank Review: A Full Service Banking Experience
Axos Bank is almost unusual among online banks, in that it offers nearly all banking services. Here’s what you can expect with Axos in this Axos Bank review.
You Need A Budget 4 (YNAB 4) Mobile App Review: Accounts, Budget And Cloud Sync On The Go
The mobile apps for YNAB 4 are a worthy add-on to the full desktop application and well worth the cost. Adding transactions and checking your budget on the go has never been easier.



